REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Aviation with at least 3 years of experience.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in Aviation with at least 5 years of experience.
Classroom Instruction experience.
Skills in Microsoft Word, Office and Adobe Suite preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Able to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.

POSITION PURPOSE

Develops and administers training programs to educate Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and inspectors to introduce new hires with company policies and procedures that are related to their job function as specified in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Develops, updates and delivers General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training for new hires, required OHSA, Hazcom and Safety Related Courses, Aircraft Systems Courses, Qualification & Recurrent Qualification Courses, etc. Instructs Aircraft System Introductions and troubleshooting courses and prepares the mechanic and inspector with the needed knowledge to enter the work environment. Prepares and administers course records and test completions, as well as audits records for accuracy. Participates in research and development of newsletters. Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others. Provides input to Manager on performance reviews and helps to identify development needs. Performs various other duties as assigned.